national
Translation
national
Examples
Das ist ein nationales Interesse.
That is a national interest.
Die nationale Wirtschaft wächst langsam.
The national economy is growing slowly.
Er spielt in der nationalen Liga.
He plays in the national league.
Grammar Patterns
((as an attributive adjective)) used before a noun to describe it. The national flag is black, red, and gold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: staatlich (state-run), landesweit (nationwide); Antonyms: international, lokal (local).
Etymology
From Latin 'natio' (nation, people), related to 'nasci' (to be born). It shares the same origin as the English word 'nation'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'nation'. The '-al' suffix makes it an adjective, describing something pertaining to a nation.